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Located on one of the UK’s most strategically important coastlines, the Severn Estuary Growth Zone combines nationally significant energy assets, major logistics infrastructure and emerging opportunities in clean growth.

Spanning North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bristol, it is a real demonstration of the interdependency of regional economy.

Investment showcase

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Oldbury New Nuclear

Oldbury is one of the UK’s strongest private new nuclear opportunities, combining an existing nuclear site, strategic grid potential and proximity to major industrial electricity demand across Severnside, Avonmouth and South Wales.

Investment proposition:

Oldbury offers a nationally significant opportunity for private investment in secure low-carbon power generation, with potential across SMR deployment, enabling infrastructure and grid connection.

Construction and specialist supply chain opportunities are supported by Severn Estuary industrial demand and coordinated public sector delivery.

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Tidal Energy

The Aberthaw Tidal Lagoon would establish the Severn Estuary as a predictable renewable power source and create a commercial pathway for a wider UK tidal range industry. The project would use the Estuary’s exceptional tidal range to generate around 1.3TWh of low-carbon electricity each year, enough for 450,000 homes.

Investment proposition:

Aberthaw Tidal Lagoon offers a major private investment opportunity in predictable renewable power, with potential across construction, operations and grid-linked infrastructure.

A publicly backed development vehicle would help de-risk planning, design and consenting before construction investment.

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Axis Works

The scheme comprises c.100 acres, with outline consent granted for 2msq ft of B2/ B8 storage and distribution uses, deliverable Q2 2026, with sustainably designed, flexible options to suit.

Investment proposition:

  • Strategic location
  • Port access
  • Can accommodate units up to 1m sqft.
  • Up to 24 MVA power capacity
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Hallen Marsh

Hallen Marsh is a 16ha strategically important employment site located within Avonmouth and is one of the south-west’s largest industrial and logistics hubs.

Investment proposition:

Hallen Marsh presents a significant opportunity for investors and developers targeting the logistics, industrial and energy sectors. Its scale and strategic location make it particularly attractive for large-format warehousing, distribution centres and infrastructure supporting renewable energy and low-carbon technologies.

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Bristol Wind Terminal

The Bristol Wind Terminal is a key renewable energy logistics hub located within Avonmouth Docks, supporting the UK’s rapidly expanding offshore wind sector.

Investment proposition:

The Bristol Wind Terminal offers a specialist infrastructure investment opportunity aligned to the growth of offshore wind, with increasing demand for facilities handling large-scale turbine components.

Opportunities focus on quay strengthening, storage and logistics, with potential for long-term revenue through leasing and supply chain partnerships. Its operational status provides a relatively lower-risk entry point for infrastructure and energy investors.

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Indurent Park

Indurent Park Bristol is a modern industrial and logistics development located within the Avonmouth. 

Investment proposition:

Indurent Park Bristol offers a relatively low-risk, income-generating investment opportunity within the UK’s strong industrial and logistics sector. With high demand for well-located distribution space, the scheme is attractive to institutional investors, REITs, and logistics-focused funds.

Opportunities include forward funding, acquisition of completed and let units, or participation in remaining development phases. The scheme benefits from strong occupier demand, driven by structural trends such as online retail growth and supply chain optimisation.

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Cabot Park

Cabot Park Avonmouth is one of the South West’s largest and most established logistics and distribution parks, forming a key part of Avonmouth.

Investment proposition:

As a mature and well-established park, it is particularly suited to institutional investors seeking reliable rental income from high-quality tenants.

Investment opportunities are primarily focused on acquiring standing assets, forward funding any remaining plots, or undertaking asset management initiatives such as refurbishment, lease restructuring, and ESG improvements. The strength of the Avonmouth location supports low vacancy rates and steady rental growth.

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Westgate

Westgate is a c.300-acre greenfield site capable of providing up to 4 million square feet of warehousing, with excellent access to the motorway networks and in close proximity to the expanding Avonmouth and Portbury Docks.

Investment proposition:

Westgate benefits from an existing planning consent which permits immediate development for B1, B2 and B8 uses.

Tesco occupies Phase 1 of Westgate in a developed 500,000 sq ft warehouse, joining a number of blue chip companies already at Western Approach.

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